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Mop Rides the Waves of Change: A Mop Rides Story (Emotional Regulation for Kids, Save the Oceans, Surfing for K ids) (Mop Rides #2)
by Jaimal YogisThe second in the Mop Rides series! Surfer kid Mop and his friends are back in a quest to save the ocean with mindfulness, surfing, and a bandMop and his friends are back, this time with a band, The Coconut Heads. Mop is riding high from the lessons he's learned about riding the waves of life: to breathe, ride the good waves, and let the bad waves go by. But just when he feels like he's getting the hang of it, he notices a turtle tangled in plastic at the beach. Paddling out to catch a wave, he sees more plastic, and he can't get rid of his anger. It seems like he's back to square one. But after an epic wipeout, he has a realization: deep down, under the anger, is love. He loves the ocean, and he wants to help keep it clean. But how? Let's just say it involves some party waves and a benefit concert by the Coconut Heads--and it's not just their parents who show up. Celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis teaches 4-8 year-olds timeless beach wisdom with the continuing story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean.With stylish full-color beachy illustrations from cover to cover by So-Cal surfer Matt Allen.
Mop Rides the Waves of Courage: A Mop Rides Story (Emotional Regulation for Kids) (Mop Rides #3)
by Jaimal YogisThe third in the Mop Rides series! Surfer Mop is back, this time with a case of the jitters that his dad and friends help him tackleMop, his friends, and his dad are back, except this time, Mop is dealing with a case of the jitters. He's nervous to talk in class, and waves that he would usually have no problem riding are feeling too big. Luckily, Mop's dad shows him how to work with his fear. He takes a step back, feels his feelings in his body, and lets the fear pass through without judging it—it's not bad, just different! Before too long, he's back out on his board, and presenting in class again. Celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis teaches 4-8 year-olds timeless beach wisdom with the continuing story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean.With stylish full-color beachy illustrations from cover to cover by SoCal surfer Matt Allen.
The Truth According to Blue
by Eve YohalemA heartfelt middle grade adventure about one girl's search for sunken treasure, friendship, and her place in the world. Thirteen-year-old Blue Broen is on the hunt for a legendary ship of gold, lost centuries ago when her ancestors sailed to New York. Blue knows her overprotective parents won't approve of her mission to find their family's long-lost fortune, so she keeps it a secret from everyone except her constant companion, Otis, an 80-pound diabetic alert dog. But it's hard to keep things quiet with rival treasure hunters on the loose, and with Blue's reputation as the local poster child for a type 1 diabetes fundraiser. Blue's quest gets even harder when she's forced to befriend Jules, the brainy but bratty daughter of a vacationing movie star who arrives on the scene and won't leave Blue alone. While Blue initially resents getting stuck with this spoiled seventh grade stranger, Jules soon proves Blue's not the only one who knows about secrets -- and adventure. Will Blue unravel a three hundred year-old family mystery, learn to stand up for herself, and find the missing treasure? Or is she destined to be nothing more than "diabetes girl" forever?
Chinese Mathematical Astrology: Reaching Out to the Stars (Needham Research Institute Series)
by Ho Peng YokeThough there are a number of well-written works on Chinese divination, there are none that deal with the three sophisticated devices that were employed by the Chinese Astronomical Bureau in the eleventh century and for hundreds of years thereafter. Chinese experts applied the methods associated with these devices to both weather forecasting and to the interpretation of human affairs. Hidden by a veil of secrecy, these methods have always been relatively little known other than by their names. The first work in any language to explore these three methods, known as sanshi (three cosmic boards), this book sheds light on a topic which has been shrouded in mystery for centuries, having been kept secret for many years by the Chinese Astronomical Bureau.
Emergency!: Behind the Scene
by Richard Yokley Rozane SutherlandEMERGENCY! Is still a favorite with fans all over the world. When the show premiered in 1972, fire department paramedic services were being piloted in just a handful of cities. By 1977, over 50% of the U.S. population was within 10 minutes of a paramedic unit. The paramedics of Fire Station 51 showed viewers critical techniques, such as CPR, that saved lives, both on-screen and off! Emergency! Behind the Scene contains real-life tales from the production crew-medical and fire technical advisors, cast members and writers, to paramedics and fire fighters. Learn more about Johnny Gage, Roy DeSoto, Dixie McCall, and the rest of the Station 51 and Rampart General Hospital staff. If you are a fire fighter paramedic, or simply a fan, you will enjoy this in-depth look behind the scenes! "Watching Johnny and Roy in action on Emergency! was a reflection of how early Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics really worked; it redefined the scope of the fire service. It was truly one of America's first reality shows." -P Michael Freeman, Fire Chief, Los Angeles County Fire Department
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
by Jane YolenWhat if a dinosaur catches the flu? Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"? Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor? Does he fling his medicine out of the door? Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. How DO dinosaurs get well soon? They drink lots of juice, and they get lots of rest; they're good at the doctor's, 'cause doctors know best. From enormous sneezes to gigantic wails, the outrageous antics of the mischievous young dinosaurs in this book are sure to bring laughter to anyone who has ever said "Atchoo!"
You Are a Lion!: And Other Fun Yoga Poses
by Taeeun YooWith simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them to pretend to be the animal - to flutter like a butterfly, hiss like a snake, roar like a lion and more. Yoga is great for kids because it promotes flexibility and focus - and it's relaxing good fun! The charming pictures of children and animals and the lyrical text make this gentle introduction to yoga a book to be treasured.
Me divierto en la cocina / I Have Fun in the Kitchen
by Samar YordePara Samar Yorde, cocinar es un acto de amor y comer debe ser una fiesta, una pausa agradable y divertida, un encuentro amoroso entre chicos y grandes. En Me divierto en la cocina, Samar nos brinda información nutricional concisa y sencilla para que podamos compartirla con los pequeños de casa. Incluye un cuento infantil para ayudar a fomentar la buena nutrición y fortalecer la salud, la autoestima y el bienestar. El libro contiene recetas superfáciles y saludables, cargadas de ingredientes con nutrientes poderosos. Nos brinda, además, ideas de menús -ya sea para consumir en casa o llevar en la lonchera- que ayudarán a los chicos a crear hábitos duraderos de alimentación saludable para crecer fuertes y prevenir enfermedades. Ya verás que de ahora en adelante darles frutas y vegetales a los chicos no será una tortura para ellos ni un momento tenso para todos. Por el contrario: ¡alimentarse será una experiencia divertida y saludable!
Rejuvenece en la cocina: Recetas para ganar salud, alegría y vitalidad
by Samar YordeSi tu meta es mantenerte joven, lograr un peso saludable, alejar las enfermedades o tener energía... recuerda que todo comienza con los alimentos que consumes. Empieza a vivir cada día haciendo lo correcto, lo que es saludable para tu cuerpo y justo para ti. Hoy puedes dar el primer paso que te llevará al cuerpo y a la vida que siempre soñaste tener. En Rejuvenece en la cocina, Samar Yorde te enseña recetas deliciosas, te lleva de compras y te da consejos prácticos para sentirte como nunca antes y recuperar tu energía vital. Con una alimentación adecuada... Mejorará tu salud " Controlarás la ansiedad " Vencerás las adicciones " Dormirás mejor " Perderás peso " Lucirás más joven " Ganarás energía y vitalidad " Sentirás alegría " Aumentará tu autoestima " Alargarás tu vida
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati
by Tammy York60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cincinnati covers the best and oftentimes little-known hiking destinations within 60 miles of the greater Cincinnati area. The hikes were selected based on family friendliness, scenery, and history. Many of the hikes fall between 3 to 5 miles in length, providing parents with a relaxing and revitalizing hike that even little ones can enjoy. Author Tammy York hiked most of the trails with her two young daughters. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cincinnati was created with other parents and newbie hikers in mind, yet it provides plenty of challenging hikes for skilled outdoor adventurers. Trails in this guide cover Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and range from easy to difficult.
No More Digestive Problems
by Cynthia Yoshida Deborah KotzA staggering one in four women suffers some kind of gastrointestinal disorder. Some conditions, like irritable bowel syndrome, afflict more than twice as many women as men. Yet all too often, women suffer in silence—or fail to benefit when they receive the same treatment as men. Now, in this accessible, comprehensive guide, one of the country’s leading gastroenterologists, Dr. Cynthia Yoshida, provides the answers every woman needs, starting with a tour of the female GI system and the profound role sex hormones play. Brought to you by the American Gastroenterological Association, the book features the newest breakthrough medical treatments, plus advice on diet and gentle natural therapies that really work. No More Digestive Problems includes: • Handling the effects of PMS, pregnancy, and menopause • The surprising influence of weight on digestion—with vital information on eating disorders • Combating common ills from bloating, belching, and heartburn to the runs and constipation • Meeting the challenges of reflux (GERD), food intolerances, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) • The crucial facts about women and colon cancer—and how to reduce your risk Filled with revealing patient anecdotes, self-help tips, information on standard tests, and important questions you may want to ask your physician, here is an invaluable—and potentially lifesaving—resource for women of all ages. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Horizons of Phenomenology: Essays on the State of the Field and Its Applications (Contributions to Phenomenology #122)
by Jeff Yoshimi Philip Walsh Patrick LondenThis is an open access book which explores phenomenology as both an exceptionally diverse movement in philosophy as well as an active research method that crosses disciplinary boundaries. The volume brings together lively overviews of major areas and schools of phenomenology, as well as the most recent applications across a range of fields. The first part reviews the state-of-the-art in various areas of contemporary phenomenology, including several distinct schools of Husserl and Heidegger scholarship, as well as approaches derived from Merleau-Ponty, de Beauvoir, Fanon, and others. An innovative quantitative analysis of citation networks provides rich visualizations of the field as a whole. The second part showcases phenomenology as a living discipline that can advance research in other areas. While some areas of interaction between phenomenology and other disciplines are by now well established (e.g. cognitive science), this volume sheds light on newer areas of application. The goal is to move beyond discussions of philosophical method and highlight scholars who are actually doing phenomenology in a variety of areas, including: Embodiment and questions of gender, race, and identity, The arts (visual art, literature, architecture), and Archaeology and anthropology. This volume offers a concise introduction to cutting edge phenomenological research and is suitable for both students and specialists.
Living with Itch: A Patient's Guide (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Gil Yosipovitch Shawn G. KwatraFind relief from chronic itch in this comprehensive guide.We have all experienced itch, whether from insect bites or dry skin, but millions of people worldwide have chronic or even intractable itch. Just like chronic pain, chronic itch interferes with a person’s ability to function—and even affects quality of life. Living with Itch offers relief, drawing on the authors’ vast knowledge of itch, the suffering it causes, and available treatments.Itch researchers and clinicians Drs. Gil Yosipovitch and Shawn G. Kwatra explain the cascade of physiological events that causes us to experience itch. They describe the many skin diseases, from atopic dermatitis (eczema) to psoriasis, and conditions like chronic kidney disease, lymphoma, HIV, and neuropathies that cause itch. Living with Itch provides information on preventing itch as well as topical and systemic ways to treat it. Patient and parent narratives illustrate how people cope with itch and how, with medical and social support, itch can be managed.
The Complete Guide to Natural Cures: Effective Holistic Treatments for Everything from Allergies to Wrinkles
by Debora YostTake control of your health the natural way!Natural and herbal medicines have been around for as long as humans have walked the earth. Though disregarded for many years by a medical establishment more enamored with pharmaceuticals and surgery, natural remedies are being promoted by forward-thinking healthcare professionals more than ever before. In this age of heightened environmental consciousness, one fact has become very clear: Many of today's common health complaints can be handled safely and effectively using a variety of easily available, 100% natural, therapeutic approaches.The complete guide to natural curesis a comprehensive, easy-to-use, A-to-Z listing of natural treatments and chemical-free strategies for dealing with a wide range of health issues and problems—from allergies to back pain to vertigo; from angina to fibromyalgia to ulcers. Included also is valuable information on the effective uses of diet change, herbs, hydrotherapy, yoga, and various physical treatments such as chiropractic, acupressure, massage, and reflexology to treat and/or prevent nearly 100 common ailments—making The Complete Guide to Natural Cures the ultimate handbook for living a healthy, natural life.
Reset your Gut: Restore your digestive health and lose weight with over 75 delicious recipes
by Robyn YoukilisReset Your Gut, with a foreword by Robin Berzin, MD, focuses on healing the body from the inside out, resulting in weight loss that's both sustainable and delicious. Whether you want to address digestive issues or lose weight, or both, this plan will help the reader in a way that nourishes, not deprives. After struggling with her weight in the past, Robyn understands that the desire to lose weight is not just about a number on the scale; it's a sign that we want something to be different in our bodies, but even more so, in our lives.Part coaching guide and part cookbook, RESET YOUR GUT helps readers optimise their digestion and shed weight for good. The first six chapters cover Robyn's revolutionary tools including her four step 'Go with Your Gut Weight Loss Formula' that provides an easy and memorable framework for the practices she teaches in the book, and her 'Good Gut Rule of 5' that teaches readers exactly what to put on their plates at every meal. RESET YOUR GUT also includes Robyn's 'Good Gut Reset' - a complete meal plan that will effectively reset the gut and jumpstart weight loss in just three days.The second half of the book has over 75 delicious and colourful recipes that cover every occasion and craving. From Robyn's game-changing Power Yogurt Parfait, to her Warm Cauliflower Salad and her clever Spaghetti Switch-Up recipes, RESET YOUR GUT readers will feel supported and satisfied while naturally dropping weight. Most of the practices in this book can be done anywhere from home to office to on-the-go, and the recipes are adaptable for any diet from vegan to paleo.Robyn's straightforward but supportive coaching style makes reading the book feel like getting advice from a very in-the-know friend who truly wants you to succeed. Her weight loss philosophy is simple and easy to follow: Your body wants you to feel good, and the best way to reach your natural weight is to keep your gut flora happy and balance the other parts of life that 'weigh' you down. Together, these two forces will have you looking and feeling fabulous.
Reset your Gut: Restore your digestive health and lose weight with over 75 delicious recipes
by Robyn YoukilisCrash cleanses are the new crash diets; they work only in the short term and fail to address the underlying gut issues that can cause weight gain. Every woman wants a program that will keep her sane, slim, and satisfied. In Restore your Gut, Robyn Youkilis focuses on cultivating gut health to provide a sustainable way to stay slim. Whether you want to address digestive issues or lose weight, or both, this plan will help women in a way that nourishes, not deprives. Robyn's tone is never didactic; instead, reading her book is like getting advice from a close friend-reassuring while gently prodding. This kind and friendly approach is what distinguishes her among the gut-health authorities. Her plan is simple, straightforward, focused, and fun, with 100 recipes that are naturally slimming, are good for your gut, and create a total body reset. For breakfast there are Kefir Papaya Smoothie and Blueberry Chia Muffins; lunch options include Cucumber Noodle Salad and Turmeric Carrot Soup. Dinner features Lamb Tagine or Kale Spanakopita. There are even snacks like `Cheesy' Popcorn or Ginger Chai Cookies. Robyn's mission is to provide a full repertoire of everyday foods that will get you back to a balance in the long term.
The Age Fix
by Anthony YounWorld-renowned plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD, presents a ground-breaking book on how to look look younger, firmer and wrinkle-free without surgery or invasive treatments.You don't have to spend a lot of money or undergo painful or risky procedures to turn back the clock and fight ageing. This is good news for readers who want to look younger and enjoy firmer, wrinkle-free skin. World-renowned plastic surgeon Anthony Youn has spent the past 16 years researching the secrets of plastic surgeons, dermatologists, makeup artists, and dietitians, and he's compiled solutions to every cosmetic ageing problem in this book. THE AGE FIX provides advice on how to help readers maintain youthful beauty, including a diet program that explains which foods can help you look younger and which foods are ageing. Filled with an abundance of actionable takeaways and insider advice, it will help readers reclaim their youthful glow without spending a fortune or going under the knife!
Younger for Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best with the New Science of Autojuvenation
by Anthony YounA NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author and beloved social media star Dr. Anthony Youn comes a revolutionary step-by-step guide to reversing the effects of aging at any stage in lifeGrowing older is a blessing. But the slow decline and the loss of functionality associated with aging has led us to treat the process like a disease. These negative effects of aging, however, are not inevitable. Rather, they&’re largely the result of environmental and lifestyle factors that, when properly addressed, can be reversed through a process called Autojuvenation™.Dr. Youn, one of America&’s most trusted surgeons, offers a groundbreaking new approach to turning back the clock naturally. In this step-by-step guide, he shows us how, through simple changes in diet, activity and skin care, we can look younger than ever before. Readers will learn: How to reverse the aging process by combining intermittent fasting with autojuvenation-promoting foods How to develop a simple skin care routine to look younger for life Best practices for sleep hygiene, yoga, exercise, mindset and natural dental care Everything you ever wanted to know about Botox, fillers, microneedling, chemical peels, fat-blasting treatments and more A simple three-week program to jump-start the autojuvenation process to look and feel your bestPacked with accessible, innovative tips and techniques, this must-read guide shows us the simple changes you can make to live longer, look better, stay healthier and feel amazing—for life.
Kinn's The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach
by Alexandra Patricia Young Deborah B. Proctor Alexandra Patricia AdamsThe most comprehensive medical assisting resource available, Kinn's The Medical Assistant, 11th Edition provides unparalleled coverage of the practical, real-world administrative and clinical skills essential to your success in health care. Kinn's 11th Edition combines current, reliable content with innovative support tools to deliver an engaging learning experience and help you confidently prepare for today's competitive job market. Study more effectively with detailed Learning Objectives, Vocabulary terms and definitions, and Connections icons that link important concepts in the text to corresponding exercises and activities throughout the companion Evolve Resources website and Study Guide & Procedure Checklist Manual. Apply what you learn to realistic administrative and clinical situations through an Applied Learning Approach that integrates case studies at the beginning and end of each chapter. Master key skills and clinical procedures through step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations that clarify techniques. Confidently meet national medical assisting standards with clearly identified objectives and competencies incorporated throughout the text. Sharpen your analytical skills and test your understanding of key concepts with critical thinking exercises. Understand the importance of patient privacy with the information highlighted in helpful HIPAA boxes. Demonstrate your proficiency to potential employers with an interactive portfolio builder on the companion Evolve Resources website. Familiarize yourself with the latest administrative office trends and issues including the Electronic Health Record. Confidently prepare for certification exams with online practice exams and an online appendix that mirrors the exam outlines and provides fast, efficient access to related content. Enhance your value to employers with an essential understanding of emerging disciplines and growing specialty areas. Find information quickly and easily with newly reorganized chapter content and charting examples. Reinforce your understanding through medical terminology audio pronunciations, Archie animations, Medisoft practice management software exercises, chapter quizzes, review activities, and more on a completely revised companion Evolve Resources website.
Work. Mama. Life.: From Motherhood Burnout to Abundant Health, Joy and Wellbeing
by Ali YoungEmbrace the joys of motherhood without losing yourself Motherhood is an amazing journey. It’s a time of chaos and calm, joy and frustration, overwhelming stress and incredible fun. But as mamas strive to juggle the health of their children, their home and work lives, and their relationships, they can often put themselves last, risking physical and emotional burnout. Work. Mama. Life. is for all those mamas trying to achieve a better balance. Through a combination of evidence-based research, first-hand mothering experience, and easy-to-follow exercises, this guidebook will show mamas everywhere how to rediscover their joy, self and health in the face of the intense challenges working motherhood brings. In Work. Mama. Life, health and motherhood expert Ali Young delivers an expertly balanced combination of evidence-based research, clinical experience, and personal familiarity to help mums everywhere reclaim their lives and reset their health. Learn how to: understand matrescence and your ‘mother brain’ identify early signs of stress and burnout find and embrace your village reinvigorate yourself and ditch fatigue bring lightness and brightness to yourself and others.A real book by a real mum filled with real tools for the real world, Work. Mama. Life is a practical, evidence-based, and authoritative resource for every mother who’s sick of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out. Work. Mama. Life. will help every current, aspiring, or expecting mother to navigate their experience of motherhood and reclaim their life with calm and good health.
The Beauty Insider: Effortless Skincare and Beauty Advice that Works
by Alison Young'The most powerful woman in British beauty' Daily Mail'This woman is the best advert for the advice she gives to all of us' Ruth LangsfordIf there is one thing my experience in the beauty industry has taught me, it's that a beauty regime should be as individual as you are. Having no cosmetic work myself allows me to truly understand what results are achievable for people at home.Trusted and award-winning beauty expert Alison Young has worked in the industry for over 35 years. She has pretty much tried every beauty product on the market so you don't have to, and she knows what works and what doesn't. Her no-nonsense approach cuts through the hard sell and tells it how it is. Whether you want to look fresher or younger, need advice on brows, haircare or body basics, or struggle with skin issues such as dry skin, oily skin or a more serious condition, Alison has the answer. With this book, you will never waste money on beauty products again; instead, you will be able to look and feel your best self, every day. Find out:- The insider secrets that supercharge your daily routine, whatever your skin type- How to manage (and embrace) signs of ageing- The make-up techniques that boost confidence, at every stage of life- Simple steps for year-round glowing skin and beautiful hairWhatever your gender, ethnicity, budget or stage of life, Alison will give you the knowledge to create a beauty regime that works for you and the confidence to step out as your best self, every day.
Pandora's Gamble: Lab Leaks, Pandemics, and a World at Risk
by Alison YoungNamed to Kirkus Reviews&’ Best Books of 2023 A &‘remarkable book.&’ – The New York TimesThis fearless, deeply reported book about laboratory accidents asks the haunting question some elite scientists don&’t want the public to entertain: Did the COVID-19 pandemic start with a lab leak in Wuhan, China? This is an obvious question. Yet there&’s been an extraordinary effort by government officials in China, as well as leading scientific experts in the United States and around the world, to shut down any investigation or discussion of the lab leak theory. In private, however, some of the world&’s elite scientists have seen a lab accident as a very real and horrifying possibility. They know what the public doesn&’t. Lab accidents happen with shocking frequency. Even at the world&’s best-run labs. That&’s among the revelations from Alison Young, the award-winning investigative reporter who has spent nearly 15 years uncovering shocking safety breaches at prestigious U.S. laboratories for USA Today and other respected news outlets. In Pandora&’s Gamble, Young goes deep into the troubling history -- and enormous risks -- of leaks and accidents at scientific labs. She takes readers on a riveting journey around the world to some of the worst lab mishaps in history, including the largely unknown stories of the lab workers at the U.S. Army&’s Camp Detrick who suffered devastating infections at alarming rates during World War II. And her groundbreaking reporting exposes for the first time disturbing new details about recent accidents at prestigious laboratories – and the alarming gaps in government oversight that put all of us at risk. Sourced through meticulous reporting and exclusive interviews with key players including Dr. Anthony Fauci, former CDC Director Tom Frieden and others, Young&’s examination reveals that the only thing rare about lab accidents is the public rarely finds out about them. Because when accidents happen, powerful people and institutions often work hard to keep the information secret.
The House of Hope and Fear: Life in a Big City Hospital
by Audrey YoungCritically acclaimed author Audrey Young offers a real-life Grey's Anatomy set in Seattle's big city hospital. Opening with the view of an idealistic young doctor entering her first post-graduate job at the local county hospital, The House of Hope and Fear explores not only the personal journey of one doctor's life and career, but also examines the health care system as a whole. The county hospital setting provides Audrey Young with a second education. With clear, eloquent text, the author chronicles attempts made to treat those tossed aside by society along with the personal and ideological shifts that accompany this daunting task. All of the hospital politics are detailed in a gripping account of the hospital's inner workings, and a human face is expertly given to the health care crisis in America.
What Patients Taught Me: A Medical Student's Journey
by Audrey YoungDo sleek high-tech hospitals teach more about medicine and less about humanity? Do doctors ever lose their tolerance for suffering? With sensitive observation and graceful prose, this book explores some of the difficult and deeply personal questions a 23-year-old doctor confronts with her very first dying patient, and continues to struggle with as she strives to become a good doctor. In her travels, the doctor attends to terminal illness, AIDS, tuberculosis, and premature birth in small rural communities throughout the world.